CENT (Central Garden & Pet Co) Inventories, Work In Process: $146 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


CENT Central Garden & Pet Co CENT
76 GF Score
Price $45.13
GF Value $37.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Central Garden & Pet Co Inventories, Work In Process?

Central Garden & Pet Co CENT +4.32% 76 Inventories, Work In Process is $146 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CENT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. Central Garden & Pet Co's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $146 Mil.

Central Garden & Pet Co Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Central Garden & Pet Co Inventories, Work In Process Chart

Central Garden & Pet Co Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Central Garden & Pet Co Quarterly Data
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Central Garden & Pet Co Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of $146 Mil mean?
Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) has a Inventories, Work In Process of $146 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Central Garden & Pet Co's current Inventories, Work In Process is $146 Mil. Overall, Central Garden & Pet Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventories, Work In Process compare to FRPT and FLO?
Central Garden & Pet Co's Inventories, Work In Process of $146 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventories, Work In Process for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Central Garden & Pet Co and its competitors. Central Garden & Pet Co's current Inventories, Work In Process is $146 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Garden & Pet Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.68, compared to a current price of $45.13 — trading 19.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventories, Work In Process is $146 Mil. Central Garden & Pet Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT), the current Inventories, Work In Process is $146 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Central Garden & Pet Co (CENT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Garden & Pet Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $45.13 is trading 19.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.68. GuruFocus considers Central Garden & Pet Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CENT:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: $146 Mil
  • GF Value™: $37.68 vs. price of $45.13 (19.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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Central Garden & Pet Co Business Description

Other Exchanges CENTA:USAGP7A:Germany
Address 1340 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, CA, USA, 94597
Central Garden & Pet Co offers solutions that support healthier pets, greener lawns, and thriving gardens. Its products include dog and cat treats, chews, toys, beds, containment, grooming supplies, aquatics, small animal and bird supplies, equine and livestock products, insect control solutions, grass seed, wild bird feed, fertilizers, pest controls, live plants, and packet seeds, sold under brands such as Aqueon, Nylabone, Kaytee, Farnam, Pennington, Ferry Morse, Amdro, and Sevin. The company operates through two segments, Pet and Garden, and sells through retailers, independent stores, eCommerce channels, and professional markets. It has sales and distribution operations mainly across the United States, with additional facilities in Canada and Mexico.
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